Are you looking to give your cabinets a quick makeover? Adding glass can give you a clean, fresh new look without having to spend a lot of money on completely replacing your old cabinets. As long as you like the current layout of your cabinets and they function as you want them to, then this is a great solution in addition to painting/staining your cabinets to give your kitchen an instant facelift.
Most people feel more comfortable in hiring a remodeler to insure proper installation, however if you are adventurous, have access to the proper tools and feel confident enough in your hands-on skills, then here is a quick how-to guide:
Using a router, remove the door's raised panel. Chisel out the rounded corners left by the router so right angles remain.
Sand the frame, wipe with a cloth, clean with sodium triphosphate solution, apply a stain-blocking primer, then semi gloss latex paint.
Measure the opening and add an extra half inch all around. Order glass from a glass shop, choosing from clear, frosted, seeded, or ribbed glass for a unique look. Be sure to have the edges of the glass smoothed.
Place the piece of glass that has been cut to size on the back of the frame and secure it with clips. (A glass shop can do this for you or they will sell you the correct parts.)
Brian Heltzel
Putting On The Fix Remodeling
Burleson, TX
www.puttingonthefix.com
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